John Marsden and Hatchette Australia Prize, 2016

From left to right: Charlotte Head (winner, Poetry), Darrelyn Nguyen (winner, Non-fiction), Me

This is an Under 18s award. The award is divided into 3 categories: Fiction, Non-fiction and Poetry, and I won the fiction category. Along with 14 others shortlisted, I attended a masterclass with award-winning author James Phelan, and a meet-and-greet with John Marsden. Winners were also presented with a selection of young-adult titles from Hatchette Publishing, and $500. The award is in its tenth year, and was judged by best-selling Australian YA author John Marsden, and the Publishing Director of Hatchette Australia, Fiona Hazard. Read more

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All the finalists and winners, on stage.From left to right: Charlotte Head (Poetry), Darrelyn Nguyen, (Non-fiction), John Marsden, Fiona Hazard, MeThe finalists and award winners, after being presented with their awards on stage.During the masterclass with James Phealan.During the master class with James Phelan (pictured right).